High-Pressure Jetting

The most effective method for clearing a blocked drain — trailer-mounted jetter units that cut through any blockage and flush it clear.

Drain Vision branded jetter trailer — drain unblocking Wanaka and Queenstown

Trailer-Mounted Jetters

Cleared properly.
First visit.

How It Works

We feed a high-pressure water lance into the pipe and jet the blockage loose, flushing it downstream. The rotating nozzle also cleans the pipe walls — removing grease, silt, and root fragments for a thorough result, not just a temporary fix.

Medium & Large Jetters

We carry two jetter sizes. The medium unit (trailer-mounted, towed by ute) suits residential drains and smaller commercial systems. The large jetter handles big-bore commercial pipes, industrial drains, and serious blockages. Right tool for the job every time.

What We Can Clear

Blocked residential drains and toilets
Root intrusions in sewer and stormwater pipes
Grease and fat buildup in commercial kitchen drainage
Silt and sediment in stormwater systems
Collapsed or partially blocked pipes (confirm with CCTV)
Pre-inspection cleaning before CCTV surveys
Preventative maintenance jetting contracts

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Diagnose & Confirm

For recurring or serious blockages, a CCTV inspection tells you exactly what's causing the problem — and confirms the drain is fully clear after jetting.

CCTV After Jetting

Once a drain is cleared, a quick CCTV run confirms nothing is left behind and identifies any structural issues — cracks, displaced joints, or root regrowth points — before they cause the next blockage.

One Visit, Full Picture

We run both the jetter and the CCTV crawler in one mobilisation. You get the drain cleared and a full written report. No need to schedule a second visit — and no second call-out fee.

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What Causes Blocked Drains

Most blocked drains in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes come down to a handful of common causes.

Tree Roots

The most common cause of recurring blocked drains in older Central Otago properties. Roots enter through pipe joints and grow inside the pipe, eventually blocking it entirely. Jetting clears the roots; CCTV shows where they're entering so you can plan a permanent fix.

Grease & Fat Buildup

Common in residential kitchens and commercial food businesses. Grease coats pipe walls and slowly narrows the drain until it blocks. High-pressure jetting is the only reliable way to fully clear a grease-blocked pipe.

Foreign Objects & Debris

Wipes, paper, rags, and solid objects that shouldn't be in the drain. Also common on Wanaka and Queenstown construction sites — silt, concrete, and building rubble finding its way into stormwater and sewer connections.

Pipe Damage & Displacement

Ground movement, settlement, or aged pipes can cause joints to separate or pipes to sag — creating low spots where silt and debris accumulate until the drain blocks. A CCTV inspection identifies the structural cause so you're not just clearing the same blockage repeatedly.

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Where We Operate

We cover the full Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes region — residential and commercial, all pipe sizes.

Wanaka

Residential and commercial drain unblocking across Wanaka, Albert Town, Hawea Flat and Lake Hawea. Jetter on site fast — we're based nearby in Queensberry.

Queenstown

Blocked drain clearing across Queenstown, Arrowtown, Frankton and surrounds. Commercial kitchen drains, residential sewers, and stormwater — all pipe sizes.

Cromwell

Drain unblocking for Cromwell properties — residential, commercial, and vineyard operations. Quick response from our Queensberry base.

Alexandra

Blocked drain and pipe clearing in Alexandra and Clyde. Residential and commercial. Establishment fee applies — contact us for a job estimate.

Also cover Luggate, Tarras, Bendigo, Lowburn, Pisa Moorings, and surrounding rural areas. Call us if you're not sure — we'll tell you if we can get there.

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Pricing & Rates

Straightforward hourly rates with no hidden costs. We'll give you a clear estimate before we start.

Residential

Minimum service fee of $380 + GST covers the first hour on site — includes travel, setup, and jetting. Additional time charged at $190/hr. A 5% fuel adjustment applies.

All rates ex GST. Establishment fees apply for jobs in Alexandra and Queenstown. Commercial customers — contact us for an estimate.

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